Wellbeing and Activities Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Wellbeing and Activities Assistant for Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Edenbridge, Kent. You will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in planning and delivering a diverse range of activities to engage residents and promote physical, cognitive and social wellbeing.

The role involves maintaining a safe home, reporting changes to the team, helping with supplies, and building links with the local community to encourage intergenerational activity.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must have effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in well-being.
• Have a positive attitude toward older people.
• Have previously worked with older people in a residential Dementia setting.

Responsibilities

• Support the Wellbeing Coordinator in delivering a wide range of activities to engage residents’ physical, cognitive and social well-being.
• Maintain a safe living and working environment and contribute to the home’s positive image.
• Report changes in residents' condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager and care staff.
• Assist with ordering and preparing supplies for activities.
• Establish links with the local community to promote intergenerational activity.

Skills

Effective communication

Verbal and written

Interpersonal skills

Elderly/Dementia care experience

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as aWellbeing and Activities Assistant at Edenbridge Manor Care Home in, Edenbridge, Kent. ABOUT THE ROLE As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be tosupportthe Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Other responsibilitieswillinclude:Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing t

Main duties of the job

As a Wellbeing and Activities Assistant at Avery Healthcare, you will support the Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate residents' physical, cognitive, and social well-being. Your responsibilities include maintaining a safe living and working environment and contributing to the home's positive and professional image. You will report any changes in residents condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and care staff. Additionally, you will assist in ordering and preparing supplies for activities and in establishing links with the local community to encourage social interactions. Successful candidates need to have effective communication skills, an understanding of the importance of interaction in well-being, a positive attitude toward older people, and experience working with older individuals in a residential Dementia setting.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for its residents and staff. Guided by the vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery strives to offer exceptional care across its extensive network of over 100 homes. The organisation prides itself on fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered. Avery believes that later years of life should be enriching, much like any other stage in life, and focuses on delivering quality care that emphasizes respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to excellent service. By joining Avery, team members become part of a vibrant community that emphasizes care, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all its actions, making it the preferred choice not only for residents but for staff members who want to grow professionally in a nurturing setting.

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as aWellbeing and Activities Assistant at Edenbridge Manor Care Home in, Edenbridge, Kent.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Wellbeing and Activities Assistant, your focus will be tosupportthe Wellbeing Coordinator in providing a wide range of activities to engage and stimulate the resident's physical, cognitive, and social well-being.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Maintaininga safe living and working environment,contributing to the positive and professional image of thehome.
• Reporting any changes in residents physical or emotional condition to the Wellbeing and Activity Coordinator, Home Manager, and the care staff.
• Supporting with ordering and preparing supplies for upcoming activities as directed.
• Supporting establishing links with the local community (e.g., schools, spiritual groups, museums/libraries) to encourage access to the wider community and promote intergenerational activity.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring,supportive,honest, respectful, and accountable in everything you do.

Our ideal candidatemust:

• Have effective communication skills, verbal andwritten.
• Demonstrate understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people.
• Have a positive attitude toward older people and a commitment to providing stimulating, quality activities and social events.
• Have previously worked with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate must have effective communication skills, both verbal and written. They should demonstrate an understanding of the role interaction plays in the general well-being of people and have a positive attitude toward older people. Experience in providing stimulating activities and social events, as well as previous work with older people in a residential nursing Dementia setting, is necessary.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.